Once I realized the key for an amazing Mother’s Day starts with me knowing and communicating exactly what I want and need on this day, Mother’s Day became one of my favorite holidays! Everyone’s special day will look a little different of course, so take some time now to figure out exactly what you want, so you can let your better half know now!
Need some help deciding what you want or maybe that special other person in your life needs help with their planning, this guide will help you have the best Mother’s Day yet!
Plan ahead.
First decide what you want to do. This is the day you get to choose. What does your day look like? Maybe you want a large, grandparents included, family gathering or maybe a brunch out with just your hubby and your tiny humans. Decide and talk about this upfront.
Make your reservations now.
Events fill up quickly, especially on a holiday.
Be upfront about gifts.
Maybe you have your eye on a new bag or want to go get a massage — make these suggestions ahead of time. I always want my husband to help our kids make me something, along with an afternoon nap. If I have a gift in mind, I make it easy on my husband and send him a link.
Need some help in the gift department? Take a look at some of our favorite local Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Local Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Flower Shops
You simply cannot go wrong with flowers on Mother’s Day! Pick your own from your garden or order some from one of these favorite local stores.
Acme Gifts offers both pre-designed arrangements as well as the options to build your own bouquet in store! While you are already shopping for flowers, take a look at their featured gift boxes. I have my eye on the Self Care Gift Box this year!
Another favorite, locally owned flower shop is Kistner’s Flowers! They have been in business for over 70 years and always stay on top of the flower game! When you select the occasion for the flowers, they give you the options to decide on the color palette, such as bright and bold or soft pastels. In addition to the colors, you can also choose the style of the bouquet including traditional, artistic, romantic, naturalist or high style.
Steve’s Floral is another great option! Check out one of my personal favorite floral designs, called the Tip Toe, which is a giant bouquet made up of tulips.
Jewelry Shops
Manhattan has so many options on great jewelry. Perhaps the mom in your life needs a little bling to celebrate her this year! Check out our top picks here:
Dannenberg Jewelers is a local, family-owned, favorite that has been in business for more than 50 years! Check out their classic diamond studs for the favorite mom in your life.
Another long standing Manhattan favorite, G Thomas Jewelers has been here for more than 60 years and specializes in retail, special order, and custom pieces for all budgets and occasions. Take a look at these stackable birthstone rings to honor your children on a daily basis.
Salon and Spas
Body First offers an array of massages including Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Swedish Massage, Myofascial release and other techniques in addition to sports Massages, prenatal and massages for relaxation. In addition to their extensive massage therapy options, they also offer reflexology, cupping and aromatherapy.
In addition to a full service hair salon, Gaia Salon also offers a full service esthetics menu including lashes and full body waxing. One of the top-rated beauty salons in the area, Gaia will be sure to pamper your Mom!
Maybe your mom is focusing on overall wellness in this season of life. Take a look at Hydration IV Lounge & Med Spa where you will find options for wellness, weight loss and aesthetics. The Hydration IV Lounge & Med Spa will have something on your mom’s wish list!
From Botox to fillers and chemical peels to medical grade facials, Lemonade Aesthetics Spa and Clinic is your one-top shop for mom’s facial needs.
The first and only secluded, luxury day spa in the Flint Hills region, MasonWells Day Spa will give you the true spa experience. With options of countless massages, facials, body treatments and hydrotherapy, MasonWells will truly help mom relax.
Looking for a little something else? Take a look at our Gift Guide that features several of our favorite local stores that will make finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift a breeze.
